Having a baby during any month of the year is exciting news. And every month comes with its own perks for pregnancy and for welcoming a baby into the world. Some people enjoy being pregnant during the summer months where you can hang out by the pool and get away with wearing a bathing suit instead of real clothes. Others like the colder months of fall or winter to help counteract how hot we can feel while growing a baby.
Then, when the baby is born, science says some months bring different personality traits and perks. Also, there are some predictions that can be made on who they’re more likely to be based on a lot of science and data that’s not for sure but still fun to think about.
If you’re expecting a baby to be born in April, or you’re already parent to one, here are some interesting facts about April-born kiddos, according to science.
April-born babies grow to have a positive attitude
There are two types of people in this world: those that see the glass half-full and others who see it half-empty. At least that’s how the saying goes, and in reality, it’s far more nuanced than that. But it’s one way we can think about babies born in April.
Science says they tend to grow to have a positive outlook — not all the time — but they’re more likely to see the happy in a situation.
April-born people will have their pick of professions since they’re good at a lot
There are some months that tend to have more presidents or actors. But April-born people are special in that they seem to be really good at a lot of different things. People with an April birthday are more likely to end up as a CEO but research shows that they’re pretty good at nearly any career they want to put their passion behind.
Kids born in April are less likely to have heart, respiratory, or neurological diseases
We all hope that our kids grow to be healthy and that they can lead fulfilling lives. Thankfully, science shows that kids who have an April birthday tend to have fewer health issues related to their hearts, their respiratory system, or neurological diseases.
Also, since they’re born in the spring, they have a lower risk for ADHD too.
People with April birthdays have the most desirable birth month of all
Research shows that April birthdays are sought after by American women. One study from the University of Exeter Business School in the UK shows that moms are more likely to time their pregnancy so their first baby can be born in the springtime.
This is particularly true for moms who are teachers, and the researchers theorize its so they can time their summer vacations to bulk up their short maternity leave.
April-born babies may have skin issues
Stocking up on sunscreen is likely a good idea for anyone welcoming a baby in the springtime, like April. We know most sunscreens can only be used on babies over 6 months old and applying sunscreen when they’re old enough sounds like a good habit to form early on.
Studies have shown that the risk of developing melanoma in adulthood is increased for April babies. The theory on why this is the case could be sun exposure in the early months of life.
They're ambitious and caring
Some say that the month we’re born in can influence our personality. While there is still some gray area in that science, if it’s true, April babies are caring, ambitious, passionate and fearless. April kids are also creative, smart, stubborn, and bossy, so it’s a good mix of fun personality traits.
